Find housing in Montréal

Finding accommodation in Montreal for a 4 or 5 month period can be challenging. This page brings together resources and partners that can simplify your process, from searching for a furnished room to finding temporary housing for your first few days here.

Asking for Help

The International Activities and Student Mobility (AIME) and the Student Community Services (SCE) teams are here to support you at every stage of your housing search. Do not hesitate to contact them at [email protected].

Housing Options and Considerations

Studio / Solo Apartment

• Pros: Total freedom, opportunity to sublet a room in the future.
• Cons: Higher financial commitment, full responsibility for the lease.

Shared Housing / Roommates

• Pros: Reduced costs, great opportunity to meet people (this is a highly popular option among the student community).
• Cons: Shared living spaces and community life.

Student Residences

• Pros: Convenience (many utilities included), great opportunity to meet people, short-term commitments are often available.
• Cons: Compliance with community living rules.

Discovering Montreal's Neighborhoods

Check out these articles to get to know Montreal and its various neighborhoods.

• Neighbourhoods | Tourisme Montréal
• Montreal Neighborhoods Guide: Best Areas to Stay & Live
• Montreal Neighborhoods Guide — 12 Areas Compared (2026) - Montreal Tips

Remote Search Support: Trusted Partners to Help You from Abroad

HEC Montréal has partnered with local landlords to offer you furnished rooms in the surrounding neighborhoods. These rentals are all-inclusive (electricity, heating, and Wi-Fi).

• GetYourPlace : A booking platform for furnished rooms (Password: HEC2026). Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and only one booking is permitted per student.
• Housing Hawk : A search and booking platform dedicated to student housing.
• Plazio : A rental service providing furnished rooms for students.
• Irie Location : A partner landlord offering all-inclusive furnished rooms.
• Student Flat : A platform specializing in student housing in Montreal.

Tools and Resources

Diversifying your search sources maximizes your chances of finding a place that meets your needs. You can browse listings available directly on the HEC en ligne portal, as well as offers published on various external websites.

Off-Campus Housing

Listings on HEC en ligne

HEC en ligne => Services et outils => Tools and Services => Housing

• Click the Tools and services
• Select Housing in the menu.
• Click on the Search
• Explore the Housing Listings page.

Listings on External Websites

• Kijiji: A general classifieds website where you can browse rental offers posted by individuals and property agencies.
• Les PAC: A community-based network offering affordable housing, primarily geared toward students and young adults.
• louer.ca: A platform specializing in residential rental listings in Quebec, including apartments, condos, and houses.

Finding a Spot in a Student Residence

Other Student Residences

• Zum Résidence de l’Université de Montréal: University residences offering fully furnished accommodations near the campus.
• The Maq : Fully furnished student residences located downtown, offering rooms in shared apartments specifically designed for university students.
• Campus1 MTL: Private student residences located downtown, offering turnkey housing with flexible leases and all-inclusive services.
• EVO Montréal: Modern residences located downtown, designed for students and young professionals, offering furnished units and short-term rental options.

Temporary Accommodation Upon Arrival

If you do not have confirmed housing before you arrive, we highly recommend booking temporary accommodation for your first few nights in Montreal. Several options are available, including hotels, youth hostels, or couchsurfing.

• Tourisme Montréal – Hébergement
• Expedia
• Booking
• Hostelworld
• Airbnb
• Couchsurfing
• Hôtel Terrasse Royale